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Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
🚂 【In-Depth Analysis of the 2026 New National Train’s Southern and Northern Xinjiang Route:A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the Tianshan Mountains】
🌄 Route Highlights:A Moving ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’
As a flagship product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the New National Train’s Southern and Northern Xinjiang Route connects core scenic spots such as Urumqi, Ili, and Kanas through a combined ‘train + car’ transportation model. The upgraded train in 2026 features all soft sleeper cabins, with each cabin equipped with charging ports, constant temperature air conditioning, and large observation windows. During night travel, attendants will draw the blackout curtains to ensure a good night’s sleep and wake passengers early in the morning to enjoy the snow-capped mountains and grasslands bathed in dawn light outside the windows. The section of the train route passing through the ‘Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway’ allows close-up views of the poplar forests at the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, while passing through the Tianshan Mountain tunnels, classic folk songs like ‘Our Xinjiang is a Good Place’ are played in the cabins to create an immersive travel experience.
According to the latest 2026 railway operation schedule, this special train adopts an ‘overnight departure, morning arrival’ model. For example, on the Urumqi to Turpan section, night travel allows passengers to directly start grape picking experiences in Grape Valley upon morning arrival. The train features a special ‘Culture Cabin’ displaying traditional costumes and handicrafts from various ethnic groups, and regularly hosts interactive activities such as dombra performances and Maxrap dance lessons.
📅 Simple Itinerary (Budget/Luxury Dual Versions)
Budget Version Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure Point – Urumqi (Free time recommended at the International Bazaar)
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Volcanic Mountain geological wonders + Karez irrigation system wisdom)
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele (Sunrise viewing at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains)
Day 4:Hotan Tuancheng folk experience – Aidelais silk workshop
Day 5:Kashgar Old City opening ceremony – Baisha Lake photography
🚂【In-Depth Analysis of the 2026 New National Train’s Southern and Northern Xinjiang Route: A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the Tianshan Mountains】Day 6:Karakul Lake view of Muztagh Ata – Kuqa Grand Canyon
Day 7:Self-drive experience on the southern section of the Duoku Road (with professional driver)
Day 8:Horseback riding on the Nalati空中草原 (Nalati Alpine Meadow)
Day 9:Kekedala Lavender Manor – Sayram Lake circumnavigation
Day 10:Hiking in Kanas, Beitun – Sunset at the Five-Colored Beach
Day 11:Hemu Village morning fog photography – Tuva family visit
Day 12:Hiking at Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) – Colored cotton base picking
Day 13:Free time in Urumqi (Xinjiang Museum recommended)
Day 14:Return Journey
Luxury Version Itinerary Upgrades:
Accommodation:Additional characteristic accommodations such as Hemu scenic area wooden cabins and Nalati homestays
Experiences:Kashgar Old City travel photography (including 3 sets of ethnic costumes), Sayram Lake boat tour
🌄Route Highlights: A Moving ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’Dining:Special arrangements for medicinal diet health hot pot and roast whole lamb banquet
Services:Bilingual tour guide + medical support staff per group
💰 Price Information (2026 Implementation Standards)
Budget Version:
Upper bunk: 5,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 6,980 RMB/person
Group Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Inclusions:4-person soft sleeper compartments, local comfortable hotels, full-time tour guide services
Luxury Version:
Upper bunk: 14,800 RMB/person | Lower bunk: 15,800 RMB/person
Group Dates:Same as Budget Version
Inclusions:Combination of 5-star + 4-diamond hotels, Hemu wooden cabins, full VIP access
⚠ ⚠️Special Notes:
As a flagship product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the New National Train’s Southern and Northern Xinjiang Route connects core scenic spots such as Urumqi, Ili, and Kanas through a combined ‘train + car’ transportation model. The upgraded train in 2026 features all soft sleeper cabins, with each cabin equipped with charging ports, constant temperature air conditioning, and large observation windows. During night travel, attendants will draw the blackout curtains to ensure a good night’s sleep and wake passengers early in the morning to enjoy the snow-capped mountains and grasslands bathed in dawn light outside the windows. The section of the train route passing through the ‘Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway’ allows close-up views of the poplar forests at the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, while passing through the Tianshan Mountain tunnels, classic folk songs like ‘Our Xinjiang is a Good Place’ are played in the cabins to create an immersive travel experience.Prices may fluctuate with changes in fuel surcharges
Seniors aged 65+ need to sign a health commitment form
Child price (ages 2-12) reduced by 800 RMB/person (no bed)
Final price subject to the signed travel contract
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide:
Real-time seat availability inquiries
Customized itinerary change suggestions
Special needs coordination (e.g., birthday surprise arrangements)
Free itinerary explanation services before signing
💡 Fee Explanation and Service Standards
Inclusions:
According to the latest 2026 railway operation schedule, this special train adopts an ‘overnight departure, morning arrival’ model. For example, on the Urumqi to Turpan section, night travel allows passengers to directly start grape picking experiences in Grape Valley upon morning arrival. The train features a special ‘Culture Cabin’ displaying traditional costumes and handicrafts from various ethnic groups, and regularly hosts interactive activities such as dombra performances and Maxrap dance lessons.Special train soft sleeper tickets (including breakfast)
First admission tickets to scenic spots marked in the itinerary
12 dinners and 9 breakfasts (luxury version includes specialty meals)
Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 RMB/person)
Exclusions:
Round-trip transportation costs
Secondary consumption items within scenic spots
(Single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing where possible)
Personal consumption and expenses due to force majeure
Service Commitments:
Each group equipped with a first aid kit + AED defibrillator
Dual services from train attendants and tour guides
📅Simple Itinerary (Budget/Luxury Dual Versions) 24-hour emergency response mechanism
Reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement
🌸 Seasonal Limited-Time Tips
May-June:Ili Apricot Valley blooming period (photography专线 added for luxury version)
July-August:Nalati meadow flower sea (afternoon tea upgrade for budget version)
September:Kanas autumn scenery golden period (delayed shooting at Guanyu Platform added for all versions)
December-February:Winter operation version (direct shuttle service to ski resorts added)
📌 Practical Information
Document Requirements:Valid ID + health code (real-time policies subject to customer service confirmation)
Equipment Suggestions:Sunscreen SPF50+, windbreaker (large temperature differences in mountainous areas), comfortable hiking shoes
Special Services:‘Red Hat’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station (free)
Consultation Channel:Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the ‘2026 Pre-Trip Guide’
(Approximately 1,800 characters. Information updated as of March 2026. Subject to actual consultation and contracting)
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
